An optimistic assessment of Alzheimer's disease counsels caregivers on how to stay connected with affected loved ones through such venues as touch, facial expressions, and music, in a guide that reveals the ways in which Alzheimer's patients retain their creativity and emotional intelligence. 25,000 first printing.
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John Zeisel is the president and cofounder of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care. He developed the Artists for Alzheimer’s™ program, which involves guided museum tours for people with the disease. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Columbia University, and has taught at Harvard, Yale, and McGill universities. His work has been covered in The New York Times; O, The Oprah Magazine; The Boston Globe; and on ABC, CNN, and the BBC.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. A revolutionary new approach to Alzheimer's care, focusing on a patient's strengths to maintain connections with others and the world There currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease-- though it can be treated. For the last fifteen years, John Zeisel, Ph.D. has spearheaded a movement to treat Alzheimer's non-pharmacologically by focusing on the mind's strengths. I'm Still Here is a guidebook to Dr. Zeisel's treatment ideas, showing the possibility and benefits of connecting with an Alzheimer's patient through their abilities that don't diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch. By harnessing these capacities, and by using other strategies, it's possible to offer the person a quality life with connection to others and to the world. In March 2013, Dr. Zeisel and his work will be the focus of the program airing on public television stations entitled Hopeful Aging, bringing his life-changing ideas to a national audience. Seller Inventory # 00105096650
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Hardback. Condition: Good. A revolutionary new approach to Alzheimer's care, focusing on a patient's strengths to maintain connections with others and the world There currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease-- though it can be treated. For the last fifteen years, John Zeisel, Ph.D. has spearheaded a movement to treat Alzheimer's non-pharmacologically by focusing on the mind's strengths. I'm Still Here is a guidebook to Dr. Zeisel's treatment ideas, showing the possibility and benefits of connecting with an Alzheimer's patient through their abilities that don't diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch. By harnessing these capacities, and by using other strategies, it's possible to offer the person a quality life with connection to others and to the world. In March 2013, Dr. Zeisel and his work will be the focus of the program airing on public television stations entitled Hopeful Aging, bringing his life-changing ideas to a national audience. Seller Inventory # CIN1583333355G
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